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Alzheimer's Home Safety

1. People with Alzheimer’s can also have losses that affect vision, smell, or taste.

A. True

B. False


2. An answering machine should be used just in case you cannot get to the phone, but set it to turn on after the maximum number of rings possible to give you ample time to answer calls.

A. True

B. False


3. Why should a spare house key be hidden outside?

A. In case the person with Alzheimer’s locks you out.

B. In case family or friends need to check on the person with Alzheimer’s.

C. In case medical personnel need into the house.

D. None of the Above.


4. Fish tanks are a good, low-maintenance responsibility for the person with Alzheimer’s to care for.

A. True

B. False


5. The family “junk drawer” should be removed or secured because a person with Alzheimer’s may eat which of the following items?

A. Matches

B. Erasers

C. Hardware

D. All of the above


6. What temperature should the water heater be set to?

A. 80F

B. 100F

C. 120F

D. 140F


7. Which of the following are misinterpretations of something that does exist?

A. Hallucinations

B. Illusions

C. Delusions

D. None of the above


8. When adapting the living environment for a person with Alzheimer’s, how should the walls be painted?

A. A light color

B. A dark color

C. Bright vibrant colors

D. Color is unimportant


9. A bottle of ipecac should be kept available, but only used with instructions from poison control or 911.

A. True

B. False


10. It is important for the caregiver to have a plan in case of their own illness, disability, or death.

A. True

B. False


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